The Volhard Rescue diet is a dehydrated base mix which is hypo-allergenic, anti-inflammatory, grain-free and gluten-free. Like Volhard’s other diets, the pet parent adds the primary ingredient - protein(raw or cooked) which can be rotated or tailored to the dog's needs. The Rescue diet was formulated to help heal dogs suffering with food intolerances, GI issues, recovering from illness or injury or needing a food low on the glycemic index. The ingredients in this diet have been carefully selected to support a variety of health needs. When combined with the appropriate protein source, Rescue can be used as a temporary diet during recovery or as a long-term, balanced option for dogs that have difficulty tolerating grains.
Rescue is a dehydrated foundation base mix that supports the liver, kidney, heart, lungs, stomach, and digestive tract. The ingredients in the Rescue diet include; a freeze dried USDA inspected organ meat (liver), a rainbow of vegetables, various supportive herbs, and other functional foods. Raw feeding has never been simpler!
Rescue was formulated under the guidance of a Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionist to outperform the nutritional levels for all breeds, sizes and activity levels for adult dogs. This diet can be used to feed puppies including large breed puppies - please follow our puppy feeding guidelines.
This diet has the quality you can see and smell the moment you open the bag and serve this up. Watch your dog lick the bowl clean following this delicious meal! Made in the USA, our human-edible/food-grade, whole food ingredients are non-GMO and preservative-free. We utilize a single-step cold dehydration technique to ensure that top quality raw materials are only dehydrated once, preserving essential vitamins and minerals for optimal nutritional value.
Rescue Diet Ingredients
Dried Pumpkin Cubes, Dried Zucchini Diced, Beet Root Flake, Tapioca Flour, Sunflower Seed Flour, Dicalcium Phosphate, Coconut Meal, Freeze-dried Pork Liver, Pork Liver Powder, Cauliflower Florets, Spinach Flake, Calcium Carbonate, Safflower Oil, Coconut Oil, Ginger Powder, Dried Kelp Powder, Cod Liver Oil, Flaxseed Oil, Garlic Powder, Diatomaceous Earth, Parsley Powder, Dandelion Root Powder, Citric Acid, Apple Cider Vinegar, Choline Chloride, Turmeric, Magnesium Oxide, Rosemary Extract with Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Vitamin E Supplement, Folic Acid, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Biotin, Niacin, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Selenium, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D Supplement
Build a Bowl
Every dog is special. But it’s not just their personality. Every dog has unique nutrition needs based on their breed, size, shape, activity level and many other factors. The best way to help your dog be the best version of themselves is to build a healthy, balanced bowl that’s a combination of grains, vegetables, proteins, hydrators and supplements that are specific to your pet.
When you build a bowl here at Volhard, you will start with the choice of foundation mix. For better planning, it’s helpful to think about the dog you plan to feed and their issues first. This is where you can determine the "personality" of your bowl.
Build-a-Bowl is a fun way to find out what the nutritional value is in a bowl of Volhard! Then you will be asked to add a protein for a delectable super-powered meal for your dog!
Feeding Guideline Are Per Day
1. PUT RESCUE INTO A DOG BOWL
2. ADD PROTEIN AND WATER
3. MIX AND SERVE
DAYS 1-5 : RESCUE, raw or lightly cooked meat (80/20 beef recommended), and water
DAY 6 : Use an alternative protein source such as mackerel, salmon, greek yogurt, cottage cheese or sardines in water
DAY 7 - half day fast : Rest from food to cleanse the digestive system.
Puppies and senior dogs should not be fasted
Puppy Feeding Guildelines
FOR PUPPIES LARGER THAN 60 LBS AT 6 MONTHS CONTACT US
RESCUE can be stored unopened in a cool dry place for up to 1 year. After opening,
RESCUE must be stored in the fridge or freezer and is good for 6 months after opening.
The Transition
Add a small amount of RESCUE and protein to the current diet you are feeding your dog now and mix with water. As the week progresses, gradually increase the amount of NDF2, protein, and water, at the same time decreasing the current diet by a corresponding amount, until you have phased out the current diet. (If you are feeding the same protein for six days, you may want to feed another protein - canned mackerel or cottage cheese - on the seventh day.) At the end of the transition period, weigh your dog. Weigh them again after four weeks. Increase or decrease the amount you feed accordingly.
Recommended Protein: 80/20 beef.
57 Reviews
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So grateful for Volhard
My dog has struggled for 8 years (his whole life). More recently he was struggling & un diagnosed. He had samples from his gi tract, tonsils & a facial lymph node. All came back as inflammation/inflammatory tissue. Steroids & many other meds later he was worse than before. insert Volhard & he is off his meds & doing so well for the first time in his whole life! Volhard saved my dog & I believe that "volhartedly" . Thank you from the bottom of my heart, I always knew there had to be a better way!
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Rescue Diet
In August of 2020 my good friend went into the hospital, and I took over the care of her 9.5 years old Lhasa Apso. He had horrible allergies, that are environmental and probably food related as well. He had been living on a cocktail of antibiotics and medicated shampoos. Our vet recommended the usual prescription commercial diets. There was no way I could rationalize feeding that. Having fed the original Volhard diet, since 1990, I remembered that there were new formulas that were developed. I checked the website and found the Rescue diet and ordered it. I have to grind it down a bit more since he has some digestive issues with the fruits and veggies but otherwise he is doing very well on it and his energy level and personality have changed dramatically. His coat is coming back in and he has become more engaged with curiosity. When he came here he had a very flat personality and couldn’t have cared less about anything. He will probably always have skin issues since these have been his life for a very long time. But I am encouraged, he is brighter and more interested in the world around him. I’m just sorry that I didn’t change him back in August when I got him. Great food!!!!!!! 10 STARS!!!!!
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Rescue Diet
We have switched our 10 yr old Yorkie with Protein Losing Enteropathy to Rescue Diet from Hills Pres Z/D. We are adding cooked 90/10 beef with the meal instead of the raw beef but she is thriving on it and LOVES to eat it. ( I was running out of ideas to get her to eat the Hills Z/D.) Volhard's Nutritionist worked with us to determine we needed to use cooked meat instead of raw, due to her condition. They were very helpful. The reason I knew about Volhard Foods is because I used it back in the mid 90's for my Weimaraner who had explosive Diarrhea due to an allergy/sensitivity to the preservatives in commercial dog food. We could not have kept him alive if not for Volhard's Porridge and meal for raw meat (the prescription the Vet had him on was starting not to work for the Diarrhea.
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rescue food
My picky dogs seem to like this blend much better than the am/pm which I have used for my dog for the past 15 years. Even the puppy likes it.
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Rescue
Delivery was great and in time. Product is great . Dogs love it.
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Rescue Diet
My dog LOVES the Rescue Diet! I have been feeding her a Volhard diet for about 6 months now and she recently had repeat blood work that showed a complete NORMAL result of her liver and kidney functions! Prior to trying this diet she had very high levels and was very sick. I would recommend this diet!
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My 14 year old Aussie
My dog loved this food & it agreed it with her & she loved it.
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Rescue Diet
I have been using this for my dog for over a year now and love it. It has helped with so much of his allergies and his energy level. The only thing that I am not seeing is a reduction in his shedding but overall, he is amazingly healthy! Thank you.
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Rescue Diet
I have an almost 6 month old king charles cavalier spaniel named Bennie. He had several months where he was experiencing on and off diarrhea episodes along with bouts of itchiness. I wanted to find a diet that would not only agree with him but also provide him with optimum nutrition. My vet had recommended one of the prescription diets, but I could not in good conscience - feed him a diet with such an abysmal ingredient list. A close friend who is also a long time breeder of GSDs - recommended I consider the Wendy Volhard diets. With the help of Jennifer Carter - I ended up getting Rescue - and slowly transitioned Bennie to this diet. He is doing beautifully, enjoying every meal - and along with full recovery from the diarrhea - I am no longer seeing bouts of itchiness. As a side benefit, I personally learned a lot about canine nutrition, as Jennifer Carter patiently explained the function of each ingredient in Rescue and also explained why certain ingredients are NOT in Rescue. My plan is to continue with Rescue for a while - and then transition to NDF2. In any event, I will be sticking with one of the Volhard diets.
